We definitely get how you’re feeling. You have something you’d like to bring up so that you can receive the oral health help you need. However, you might feel overly worried, too embarrassed, unsure about what to expect, and more. So, you just keep your thoughts to yourself. However, when you need to discuss something […]
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You know how there are sayings that we seem to just take as fact? Perhaps you are someone who frequently makes comments like, “More is more!” and you figure that it applies to your smile care, just as you apply it to nearly everything else! Maybe you have come to believe that as long as […]
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When you’re thinking about your smile care and what you could be doing to really bolster the safeguarding you provide for yourself, water may come to mind. Why? Well, probably because you know that it’s neutral and cannot hurt your smile health. You use it to wash lots of stuff in your life, not just […]
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How often would you say you’re consuming sports drinks? If you have one every now and then, you will likely make it through the experience unscathed! However, if you are like many individuals who drink them frequently because you’re active frequently (or if your children love them because they’re brightly colored and delicious), then our […]
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You already know that when allergies show up and impact your daily life, they bring some uncomfortable side effects with them. What you may not have realized just yet is that some of those issues can actually include problems with your smile! Who knew that in addition to having to tote around tissues, deal with […]
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The second you hear that you have tooth decay or that infection is brewing, you go into full awareness mode. It’s time to fight that oral illness, make it go away, and restore your oral health! After all, you’ve been told since you were a tiny child that it’s very important to remain in the […]
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Of course, our Ankeny, IA team could rattle off a list of things that are dangerous for your smile and this could probably go on for quite some time. As a result, you may think to yourself that wow there are a lot of scary things out there! The truth is, though there may be […]
When you’ve decided to do your best to avoid sugar this Easter and to try to limit the sugar your kiddos take in, you know that you’re already fighting a tiny bit of an uphill battle. After all, over a month before the actual holiday even arrives, store shelves are stocked full of sweet treats […]
You know that there’s education to be had during your dental visits with us! However, as far as what you can expect to learn when you’re seeing us for dental checkups and cleanings, you may feel unsure. What’s this appointment really going to reveal to you about your oral health that you don’t already know, […]
There are some things you should really consider when it comes to your tongue. However, since you probably spend the majority of your energy ensuring you’re doing your best to keep your teeth in the most exceptional shape possible (as you strive to protect your gum tissue from inflammation), your tongue may become an afterthought. […]
